Origin
Grantsville, UT
Morning in Grantsville on Sunday
Local time
6:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grantsville, UT to Sandy, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grantsville, UT
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Sandy, UT
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Trip Overview
This 43.1-mile drive from Grantsville to Sandy, Utah, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 55 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes SR 201 and local roads like West Main Street and Belt Route, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is a budget-friendly option for getting from the Mountain West region of Utah to another part of the same region. You'll find this drive to be practical and efficient, making it ideal for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 201 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Belt Route | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| State Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 8800 South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 201
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsville, UT and Sandy, UT.
1
Start on SR 138
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
3
Merge onto I 80
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 102
Toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on SR 201
14 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 201
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15A
Toward I 215 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 215
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 89: State Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 89
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto 8800 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
8800 South
11
Arrive at destination
8800 South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Grantsville, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Salt Lake City
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 102
Toward SR 201 East: 2100 South
7
31 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15A
Toward I 215 South
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 215 / Belt Route
Merge onto I 215 / Belt Route
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 89: State Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward US 89: State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sandy, UT
Morning in Sandy on Sunday
Local time
6:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 33% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on SR 201. This means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and sections that involve navigating through local streets and potentially dealing with more varied traffic. The road character shifts throughout the 55-minute duration, moving from more open highway conditions to potentially busier urban or suburban environments as you approach Sandy. It's not a monotonous cruise but rather a dynamic route that keeps you engaged.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on SR 201.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 43.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Sandy, UT
Full guide →Sandy is a city just south of Salt Lake City in Utah's Wasatch Range. It is one of the major suburbs of Salt Lake City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on SR 201. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sandy, UT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Timpanogos Cave National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandy, UT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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